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Rolex Gmt Master Ii 1989

Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16750, Stainless Steel, 1982, Swiss Made
Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16750, Stainless Steel, 1982, Swiss Made

Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16750, Stainless Steel, 1982, Swiss Made

By Rolex

Located in Tucson, AZ

This rare Rolex GMT features its original iconic red and blue “Pepsi” bezel insert with a beautiful patina. Throughout the watch you will see a consistent patina with all original pa...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex GMT Master II 16713 Men's Watch
Rolex GMT Master II 16713 Men's Watch

Rolex GMT Master II 16713 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

"Rolex GMT Master II 16713 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Unidirectional rotating bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands and dot hour markers. Minute mark...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT MASTER II "Coke"
Rolex GMT MASTER II "Coke"

Rolex GMT MASTER II "Coke"

By Rolex

Located in PARIS, FR

Discover the iconic Rolex GMT-Master II "Coke", featuring the legendary black and red bi-color bezel.

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Vintage 1980s European Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT-Master II 16760
Rolex GMT-Master II 16760

Rolex GMT-Master II 16760

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM1678 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Ref: 16760 Age: 27th February 1988 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Guarantee Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movemen...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex GMT-Master II Watch 16710
Men's Rolex GMT-Master II Watch 16710

Men's Rolex GMT-Master II Watch 16710

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Men's Rolex GMT-Master II Watch 16710 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case; rotating bezel with red/black bezel . Black dial with luminous...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

1989 Full Set Rolex GMT Master II Bi Metal Gold Steel Wristwatch Box Papers Etc
1989 Full Set Rolex GMT Master II Bi Metal Gold Steel Wristwatch Box Papers Etc

1989 Full Set Rolex GMT Master II Bi Metal Gold Steel Wristwatch Box Papers Etc

By Rolex

Located in GB

Wimbledon-Furniture delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1989 Rolex GMT Master II Bi-Metal gold and stainless steel full set complete with box papers and the all-import...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Pepsi Matte Dial Wristwatch Ref 16750
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Pepsi Matte Dial Wristwatch Ref 16750

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Pepsi Matte Dial Wristwatch Ref 16750

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Dial: Black Bracelet: Stainless Steel Jubilee (Oyster Bracelet also included) Strap Length: Adjus...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Wristwatch Ref 16760 circa 1986
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Wristwatch Ref 16760 circa 1986

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Wristwatch Ref 16760 circa 1986

By Rolex

Located in Stamford, CT

Rolex stainless steel GMT Master II wristwatch, Ref. 16760, circa 1986, with red and black bezel, original bracelet, dial and naturally faded markers Stainless steel Bracelet len...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Super Rare Original 1966 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Pan AM 1675 Little GMT Red Hand
Super Rare Original 1966 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Pan AM 1675 Little GMT Red Hand

Super Rare Original 1966 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Pan AM 1675 Little GMT Red Hand

By Rolex

Located in GB

Wimbledon-Furniture are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1966 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi / Pan am wristwatch with the super rare little GMT master hand I’m listing my ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stunning 1997 Rolex 14060 Submariner Wristwatch Box Lanyard Date Card Manuals
Stunning 1997 Rolex 14060 Submariner Wristwatch Box Lanyard Date Card Manuals

Stunning 1997 Rolex 14060 Submariner Wristwatch Box Lanyard Date Card Manuals

By Rolex

Located in GB

Wimbledon - Furniture are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1997 Rolex Submariner no date 14060 stainless steel sports watch with original box manuals lanyard and ot...

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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18Ct Gold and Steel Breitling Navitimer D23322 Wristwatch, Full Set Box Papers
18Ct Gold and Steel Breitling Navitimer D23322 Wristwatch, Full Set Box Papers

18Ct Gold and Steel Breitling Navitimer D23322 Wristwatch, Full Set Box Papers

By Breitling

Located in GB

Wimbledon - Furniture are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Breitling Steel & Gold Silver Arabic Dial Navitimer Chronograph Gents D23322 wristwatch full set complete with all o...

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Dial 16710 Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Dial 16710 Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Dial 16710 Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This watch was left to me by my brother who was a collector of Rolex watches. This was his favorite watch. A mens 40mm vintage GMT-Master in stainless steel by Rolex. Featuring a m...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II "Root Beer" 16713
Rolex GMT-Master II "Root Beer" 16713

Rolex GMT-Master II "Root Beer" 16713

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer in 18k & stainless steel.

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Coke Stainless Steel 16710
Rolex GMT-Master II Coke Stainless Steel 16710

Rolex GMT-Master II Coke Stainless Steel 16710

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6374 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Ref: 16710 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: Black Other Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic Water R...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

40mm Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II
40mm Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II

40mm Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II

By Rolex

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: Rolex Black Face Stainless GMT Master II Watch ·Era: Dated Summer 1987 ·Composition: Stainless Steel ·Condition: Reconditioned, watch is running and keeps time. S...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master II 16713, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex GMT Master II 16713, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex GMT Master II 16713, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex GMT Master II Reference #: 16713. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT Master II 16710, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex GMT Master II 16710, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex GMT Master II 16710, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex GMT Master II Reference #: 16710. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT Master II 16760, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex GMT Master II 16760, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex GMT Master II 16760, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex GMT Master II Reference #: 16760. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT Master II 16713, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex GMT Master II 16713, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex GMT Master II 16713, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex GMT Master II Reference #: 16713. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Steel and 18k Gold Black 40 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT-Master II Coke Fat Ladies Mk1 Stainless Steel 16760
Rolex GMT-Master II Coke Fat Ladies Mk1 Stainless Steel 16760

Rolex GMT-Master II Coke Fat Ladies Mk1 Stainless Steel 16760

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W5799 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Ref: 16760 Age: 12th September 1984 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crysta...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Wristwatch ref 16718 circa 1988
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Wristwatch ref 16718 circa 1988

Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Wristwatch ref 16718 circa 1988

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Wristwatch, ref 16718 serial number L2 circa 1988. 40mm Oyster case with bronze 24 hour bezel and sapphire crystal. Lovely root beer dial with tri...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II MKII Fat Lady Coke Stainless Steel 16760 Wristwatch
Rolex GMT-Master II MKII Fat Lady Coke Stainless Steel 16760 Wristwatch

Rolex GMT-Master II MKII Fat Lady Coke Stainless Steel 16760 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W6053 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Reference: 16760 Age: Circa 1984 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box Only Dial: Black Other Glass: Sapphire Crystal Move...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master II MKII Fat Lady Coke Stainless Steel 16760 Wristwatch
Rolex GMT Master II MKII Fat Lady Coke Stainless Steel 16760 Wristwatch

Rolex GMT Master II MKII Fat Lady Coke Stainless Steel 16760 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5930 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Ref: 16760 Age: Circa 1986 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic Wate...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex SS GMT Sophia Loren Fat Lady Wristwatch Ref 16760 1984
Rolex SS GMT Sophia Loren Fat Lady Wristwatch Ref 16760 1984

Rolex SS GMT Sophia Loren Fat Lady Wristwatch Ref 16760 1984

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master II wristwatch, Ref. 16760, circa 1984. This watch features an automatic movement, quickset date, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, screw-down crown...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Rolex

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Rolex

Located in Newport Beach, CA

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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NEW Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Bruce Wayne Oyster Watch 126710GRNR
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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand new. Comes with the original box and papers.

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Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126618LB
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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial set with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds as well as 2 baguette cut diamond hour markers and a fixed yellow gold fluted beze...

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Located in South Pasadena, CA

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Rolex Submariner Date Blue Dial Black PVD/DLC Stainless Steel Watch 116610LN

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Bulgari

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

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Rolex Explorer II 16570 Panna Polar S Serial 1993
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By Rolex

Located in SYDNEY, AU

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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Rolex GMT-Master 40mm PEPSI Black Stainless Steel Watch Blue/Red 16700 Year 1995
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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

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